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Carrion Crow

Corvus corone

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·Common · 1 pts

All-black crow, solitary and wary.

1 community photo of Carrion Crow on Things With Wings. Top-rated shots often use around 1/160ss shutter, 300mm.

Species Profile

Green List (not of conservation concern in the UK)

Lifespan: 10–20 years in the wild; one individual recorded at over 20 years old
Size & Weight: 45–47 cm, wingspan 93–104 cm; 370–650 g
Habitat: Open woodlands, farmland, moorland, coastal cliffs, parks, and gardens across lowland and upland regions.
UK Distribution: Found throughout England, Wales, and parts of Scotland; resident year-round with populations supplemented by Continental birds in winter.
Diet: Omnivorous; feeds on carrion, small mammals, birds, insects, earthworms, grain, and fruit. Also scavenges human food waste.
Prey: Nestlings of other bird species, small mammals (voles, mice), insects, and earthworms.
Predators: Golden Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, and occasionally Red Kites; chicks vulnerable to foxes and larger gulls.
Mating Season: February to July, with peak activity March to May.
Breeding: Clutch of 3–6 eggs; incubation period 18–21 days; fledging at 32–36 days. Single brood per year, occasionally two.
Behaviour: Highly intelligent and social, often seen in pairs or small groups. Known for caching food and problem-solving. Males are territorial during breeding season.

Did You Know?

•Carrion Crows are all-black birds easily confused with Rooks, but lack the Rook's bare face patch and 'baggy trousers' plumage.
•They can live for over 20 years, making them among Britain's longest-lived common birds.
•Carrion Crows have been observed using tools and solving multi-step puzzles, demonstrating advanced cognitive abilities.
•Populations in the UK have increased significantly since the 1970s, aided by reduced persecution and winter food availability.
•In autumn and winter, they often form large communal roosts with other corvid species, sometimes numbering thousands.

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Shutter

1/160ss

ISO Range

200

Aperture

f/f/5.6

Focal Length

300mm

🐦 Carrion Crow

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